I am not appearing for CAT exam but I want to study MBA or PGDM from IIM only. What should I do?
-
If you want to get admission in IIM, then it is necessary for you to appear in the exam of CAT. There is no other option for getting admission. -
No, there isn't any other way, you will have to qualify CAT to be a part of IIMs.
-
Sorry dear, but you have to appear in CAT to get unto IIMs. -
You have to give CAT for MBA admission's to IIM.
-
Hello!
I would say look for other options. You need to worry, if you haven't written CAT exam, you can still apply for MBA at LPU. The Eligibility for MBA is Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST or CAT or XAT or MAT or CMAT or NMAT and Interview. Due to COVID-19, LPUNEST-Test is also exempted and you just need to appear and qualify LPUNEST-interview. I had gone through the same phase, as I was just like you and haven't appeared for CAT I applied for LPU NEST and then got admission in LPU. MBA is a well-known programme at Lovely Professional University. The cour...more -
If you want to get admission in IIM, then it is necessary for you to appear in the exam of CAT. There is no other option for getting admission.
-
Give CET examination it is one of the easiest entrance examination and all the questions are basic question related to your SSC HSC and college related.
-
No, to be able to get admission to IIM-K, the candidate must have appeared for CAT. Iims only accept CAT scores. Iims do not accept scores of other entrance exams or provide direct admissions. -
If you are not appearing for the CAT exam, there are still a few options available for pursuing an MBA or PGDM programme from an IIM:
Other Entrance Exams: Some Iims accept scores from other management entrance exams such as XAT MAT GMAT or CMAT. You can appear for these exams and apply for admission to the Iims that accept these scores. Management Development Programs: Iims offer several Management Development Programs (MDPs) that are designed for working professionals. These programs are shorter in duration and offer specialised knowledge and skills in specific areas. You can consider enrolling in an MDP to enhance your skills and imp...more -
Hi. Akash. There isn't any other option to get into Iims; you must pass the CAT. Still if your are willing to pursue your career in MBA/PGDM. I would say there some best B-School in India who accept many other management exam score card along with 50% marks in graduation. Among that GIBS B-School Bangalore is the name for.
Similar Questions for you
No, CAT scores are not compulosry for admissions to MBA course at Techno India University. Because the university considers scores from other entrance exams too, likewise, CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ JEMAT/ TNJEE scores. Thus, you can get enrolement with CAT scores. However, it is not compulsory.
In CAT 2025, the number of 100 percentilers was 12. Maximum toppers were from Delhi (3). IIM Kozhikode had released the state wise toppers data along with CAT 2025 result on December 24, 2025.
A total of 2.58 Lacs candidates appeared for CAT 2025. Check below gender wise break up.
Category | Number of registrations | Number of test takers |
|---|---|---|
Female | 1.10 lakh | 0.97 lakh |
Male | 1.85 lakh | 1.61 lakh |
Transgender | 9 | 9 |
In CAT 2025, two female candidates have scored 100 percentile in CAT 2025. Number of 99.99 percentile scorer females in 4 and the number of 99.98 percentile scorer females in 5.
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 66k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 680k Reviews
- 1800k Answers